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On all our drive-in lodge safaris in Kenya we use private vehicles with personal guides, whether you are travelling as a couple, a family or small group.
Having your own vehicle means you can stop whenever you want, wherever you want and for as long as you want. And remember, your own vehicle means unobstructed views of the animals and unlimited access to the roof viewing hatch.
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Kenya: What to do
Kenya is one of the best places to see the Big 5: Lions, leopards, rhino, elephants and buffalo. There is also a vast array of other animals, as well as excellent birding. The Parks and reserves are smaller, making the sightings easier.
Most game-viewing is done by vehicle, but its also possible to do walking safaris, balloon safaris, even ride camels if you so wish.
At the end of the safari its possible to entend your holiday with a stay on the coast, on Zanzibar or the Seychelles.
When to go on safari in Kenya
As a rule the climate is warm and humid at the coast, cool and humid in the central highlands, and hot and dry in the north and east.
The rainy season is divided into two periods: the long rains fall between March and June, whereas the short rains take place between October and November. In general, temperatures are highest during January, February and March.
Featured tour: Kenya Weekend Safari
Fed up with wet weekends at home? Why not escape for a three night safari in Kenya, visiting the world-famous Masai Mara?
We fly you in and out of the reserve and you stay at a wonderful luxury camp - characterful, authentic and with animals on your doorstep (sometimes literally!). Spot wildlife from the lawns of your camp for a weekend with a difference!
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Where to go in Kenya
If you wish to go on a safari holiday and see as many animals as possible, then Kenya is a good choice. It is home to the Big Five animals of lion, leopard, rhino, elephant and buffalo, as well as a myriad of other fauna and flora. It also offers a wide variety of terrains within a small (for Africa) area, allowing you to visit different habitats.
Journey times are shorter and the roads better (we didn't say good..) than in other destinations, which means you can stay in several of the National Parks on the same safari. The National Parks are smaller than in many other countries, meaning the game is more concentrated and the viewing easier.
The most famous of Kenyas reserves is the Masai Mara. Situated on the countries South-West border and abutting the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania, this are of open savannah is famous for its big cats - indeed it is here that the BBC film their "Big Cat Diary" series. This reserve is different from many of the other National Parks, in as much as the Masai tribe still own the land and can be seen grazing their herds in the Northern Concessions.
It is also home to the annual Wildebeest Migration, when over one million animals cross from the Serengeti every year in search of fresh grazing. There is a wide selection of safari lodges and camps available in the Mara, from large lodges of up to 100 rooms down to intimate camps set in their own private concessions to the north.
Kenya is also famous for its Rift Valley Lakes, that lie on the floor of the Great Rift valley. The most famous is Lake Nakuru, a National Park that is home to a multitude of flamingos as well as being an excellent place to see Rhino. Lake Nakuru, and the smaller Lake Elementaita to its south, are both soda lakes, but the nearby Lake Naivasha is fresh water and as a result is an excellent destination for bird watchers, with fish eagles and kingfishers abounding. The lodges by the lakes tend to be larger, popular escapes for people from Nairobi to use over weekends. There are now smaller lodges opening, such as the new Serena at Elementaita.
Mt.Kenya is the highest mountain in Kenya, and the highland area known as the Aberdares nearby allows you to visit upland forests and heath not seen elsewhere. There are Mountain lodges in these parks, often situated near water holes where the animals, especially elephants come to drink.
If you wish to see Kilimanjaro, situated across the southern border in Tanzania then the best place to visit is Amboseli. It is here that the iconic images of the open plains, often with elephants, are take with Kilimanjaro looming up as a backdrop. If you want to take this photo yourself, then go soon. Its estimated that in 15 years the snow and glaciers will all have disappeared from the summit. Amboseli is home to some beautiful safari properties, both lodges and camps, and can be reached via a good tarmac road that heads towards the Tanzanian border from Nairobi.
Slightly to the North-West is Samburu National Park, a much drier landscape with its own unique types of animal - such as the Grevys Zebra, specifically adapted to life in this harsher environment.
Down by the coast lie two of the largest of Kenyas National Parks, Tsavo East and Tsavo West National Parks. Popular with holidaymakers enjoying a stay on the coast, they are home to good levels of game but the large areas - and often short duration of stays here - makes the game-viewing more hit and miss.
- We design your safari around your interests and preferences.
- Choose from an array of luxury lodges and intimate camps.
- Private safari vehicles and guides just for your party.
- Between us, we've over 100 years of experience in designing exceptional safaris.
- Expert staff, drivers and guides in the UK and Africa.
- UK staff extensively travelled in Africa and always returning to update their knowledge.
- Our safari holidays with flights are fully protected by our ATOL Licence 6115.
- Our Land-only safaris are fully protected by our membership of ABTOT
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